Patient's question:
Recently, I went to the hospital for a check-up and found out that I have a cavernous hemangioma. What kind of disease is a cavernous hemangioma?Doctor's answer:
A cavernous hemangioma is a non-solid tumor, essentially a congenital vascular malformation. It contains vascular cavities, making it prone to local bleeding, which gradually absorbs and softens. Also known as a cavernous angioma, it primarily affects middle-aged and young adults and has a subtle onset. In addition to the possible symptoms mentioned above, it may also cause headaches, sudden headaches after intratumoral bleeding, or seizures. Head CT and magnetic resonance imaging can provide a preliminary diagnosis.